Albert Carl Reus died on Sunday, April 2, 2006, at the age of 102 years, eight months, and 25 days. He was born July 8, 1903, of parents Pauline Martha (Bippert and Henry John Reus on the family farm near LaCoste, Texas. He was the second child of eight children. His family's home was near the Medina River, so the children learned to fish at an early age. Along with his brothers and sisters he attended school in LaCoste. One of the highlights of his life was when the Wright Brothers landed their plane in a corn field near the school because they were low on fuel. He and his brother Herman told that story over and over again! He became a child of God through Holy Baptism on September 20, 1903 at Zion Lutheran Church in Castroville where he was also confirmed on April 29, 1917. He later became a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hondo. Like many of that era, he naturally started farming with his father at a young age. He married Alma Grell in 1934, and they moved to the farm north of Hondo that he and his brother Herman farmed together for many years before dividing the farm and each working his own land. In addition to farming, Albert was also a carpenter. His wife, Alma, died suddenly in 1971. In 1974 he married Ima (Leinweber) Bader, whose first spouse had also died. They both gave up their respective homes - Albert's north of Hondo and Irma's near Biry - and built a home in Hondo. They enjoyed gardening and fishing together. Ima died in 1986, and Albert again found himself alone. He continued to live in his home, caring for himself and his garden. He was still driving his own car when he was 95, and he played cards regularly with the Older Texans. When he was 96 years old his health determined that he needed help, so he moved to Hondo Health and Rehab Center where he lived until he died. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Alma, his second wife Ima, brothers Herman Reus, Rudolph Reus, and John Reus; sisters Rosa Mumme, Ida Kriewald and Meda Ahr; one niece, Andrea Mumme Proctor. He is survived by his sister, Ella Belzung (100 years old) of Castroville; 15 nieces and nephews: Ruth Reus Rowlett, Ester Reus Baker, William Reus, Clarence Mumme, Charles Mumme, Malcolm Reus, Ray Reus, Rodney Reus, Bobby Reus, Vera Kriewald Steubing, Marvin Kriewald, Imogene Ahr Kinsey, Pat Ahr, Jane Reus Strawser, and Stephen Reus, numerous other nieces and nephews from his wive's families, and others that cared for him. The Funeral Service, officiated by Pastor David Mayer was at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hondo. The casketcarriers were Marvin Kriewald, Malcolm Reus, Clarence Mumme, William Reus, Pat Ahr, Stephen Reus. Burial followed in the Hondo Cemetery, Oakwood Section.